Bryan & Armstrong can help with legal advice on stalking and offer a 20% discount on your first consultation
Bryan & Armstrong can play a pivotal role in aiding legal support to victims of stalking. Solicitors possess several legal avenues to combat harassment on behalf of their clients. Firstly, they can initiate civil litigation, pursuing restraining orders or injunctions against the stalker. These legal actions can compel the stalker to cease their harmful behaviour or face legal consequences.
Legal Advice on Stalking
If you are a victim of stalking in the UK, there are several legal avenues for help and protection. First, you can report stalking to the police, who can investigate and potentially arrest the perpetrator under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997. The police may issue a Stalking Protection Order (SPO) to prevent further harassment while investigations are ongoing. SPOs can impose conditions on the stalker, such as prohibiting contact with the victim or entering certain areas.
For further legal assistance, victims can seek help from a solicitor, who can advise on civil actions like applying for a non-molestation order or an injunction. Legal aid may be available depending on your financial circumstances. At Bryan & Armstrong we can offer you a 20% discount off your first consultation
Victims can also contact organisations like the National Stalking Helpline or Victim Support, which provide free advice and guidance on legal options and personal safety measures. Support includes assistance with reporting incidents, gathering evidence, and navigating legal processes.
What is the definition of stalking?
In the UK, stalking is defined by the Protection from Harassment Act 1997, which was amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. Stalking involves a pattern of persistent and unwanted behaviour that causes the victim to feel fear, distress, or alarm. This behaviour may include following someone, repeatedly contacting or monitoring them (such as via phone, email, or social media), spying on them, or turning up at their home or workplace uninvited.
Stalking is not limited to physical presence—it can occur through digital means, such as cyberstalking, where the perpetrator uses the internet to track, harass, or intimidate the victim. For stalking to be prosecuted, it must happen more than once, and the behaviour must reasonably cause concern or harm to the victim. UK law takes stalking seriously, and convictions can result in prison sentences, fines, or restraining orders to protect the victim from further harassment.
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